Tag: Gonorrhea

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Neisseria are Gram-negative cocci, diplococci associates, sometimes tetrads and immobile. Strictly aerobic bacteria, only to respiratory metabolism (respiration of nitrate and / or nitrite is possible). They are always catalase (+) and possess a cytochrome C oxidase. Their metabolic potential is limited. These are the usual hosts of mucous membranes of humans and…